# NSA and FBI Issue Cybersecurity Guidance

On October 8, 2026, the National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and other organizations issued a cybersecurity advisory describing automated and hands-on techniques used by Chinese government-linked actors to steal sensitive data. The advisory provides indicators of compromise, detection guidance, and mitigations relevant to federal contractors and organizations in government services, critical manufacturing, healthcare, and information technology. It announces no contract, solicitation, or funding opportunity.

- Contractors and affected organizations can review the advisory’s indicators and detection guidance against their own systems and environments.
- The mitigation information is relevant to suppliers that handle sensitive government or industry data, including firms supporting critical manufacturing, healthcare, and IT.
- Procurement teams can use the advisory to inform discussions with cybersecurity providers and assess whether relevant protections are addressed in supplier and operational security practices.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Security Agency (NSA)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Government of China

### Sources
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	NSA Joins FBI and Others to Provide Guidance to Mitigate Chinese Government-linked Actors Targeting Sensitive Data > National Security Agency/Central Security Service > Press Release View
](https://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Press-Releases-Statements/Press-Release-View/Article/4622576/nsa-joins-fbi-and-others-to-provide-guidance-to-mitigate-chinese-government-lin/) - NSA